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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethan claims he needs to collect money from Mr. Hale because ____________________________________.
(a) He needs an excuse to get Jotham Powell out of the house.
(b) He needs an excuse to avoid driving Zeena to the Flats.
(c) He needs an excuse to visit Mr. Hale.
(d) He needs an excuse to buy Mattie a gift.

2. What motif continues to suggest a promise of happiness or well-being for Ethan at the start of Chapter 4?
(a) The motif of water.
(b) The motif of darkness.
(c) The motif of light.
(d) The motif of color.

3. When Ethan asks Andrew Hale for money, __________________________________________.
(a) Hale guesses that Ethan has lied to Zeena about money.
(b) Hale claims money is too tight for him at the moment.
(c) Hale gets angry and asks Ethan to leave.
(d) Hale suggests that Ethan work for him.

4. Zeena does not want to move from Starkfield because ________________________________________.
(a) She loves the farm life.
(b) She feels superior to the townspeople, and this gives her comfort.
(c) She loves the town and its people.
(d) She feels threatened by the townspeople and is afraid to leave the house.

5. Ethan claims he continues to mention Mattie's eventual marriage because __________________________________.
(a) He is trying to get used to the idea.
(b) He wants her to swear she will never marry.
(c) He is burning with jealousy.
(d) Zeena wants him to encourage Mattie to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zeena believes Mattie enjoys living in Starkfield only because ______________________________.

2. Who visited Mattie while Ethan was away during the day?

3. Ethan looks forward to the walks to meet Mattie because ______________________________.

4. What gives Ethan's kitchen a "homelike look?"

5. Ethan tries to disguise Mattie's unskilled efforts at housekeeping by ______________________________.

(see the answer key)

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